6) “Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.”

7) “If you go looking for a friend, you’re going to find they’re scarce. If you go out to be a friend, you’ll find them everywhere.”

8) “A goal properly set is halfway reached.”

9) “Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.”

10) “If you can dream it, you can achieve it.”

Zig Ziglar died at age 86. A World War II veteran, Zig Ziglar became the top sales person in several organizations before striking out on his own as a motivational speaker and trainer. With a Southern charm and lessons grounded in Christianity, Ziglar wrote over two dozen books and amassed a following of millions who were encouraged by his lessons for success.

Below are 10 quotes from Zig Ziglar that have the power to completely change the direction of one’s life.